The Slingshot: United Methodist bishops propose plan; Paige Patterson; American Muslims

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The Rev. Cynthia Meyer, a Kansas pastor who came out to her small congregation in January, joins protesters outside of the United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore., on May 18, 2016. Religion News Service photo by Emily McFarlan Miller


Need to know: Sunday, May 6, 2018

United Methodist bishops want to let pastors, conferences decide on LGBT clergy

United Methodist bishops endorsed a plan that would allow individual pastors and regional bodies to decide whether to perform same-sex weddings and ordain or call LGBT people as clergy.

6 months after massacre, Sutherland Springs pastor says nation should put God first

"From the blood that was spilled, from the ashes, glory is rising," Pastor Frank Pomeroy said.

25 influential American Muslims

CNN asked American Muslims to name the most influential people in their fields. Here's what they said.

The ’Splainer: Paige Patterson and the SBC’s stance on wifely submission

Patterson’s comments touched off a flurry of condemnation. But the Southern Baptist Convention has had a long history of conservative stances on women that it maintains are based on Scripture.

Reconciliation not started in U.S.

Healing for many Native Americans will only be fostered and encouraged if the U.S. comes to terms with the way it wronged them, says Denise Lajimodiere. She hopes churches will lead the way.

Televangelist Jim Bakker calls his Missouri cabins the safest spot for the Apocalypse

And while you're at it, be sure to pick up six 28-ounce "Extreme Survival Warfare" water bottles for $150.

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House chaplain wins job back after scalding letter to Ryan

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Cheers and caution for President Trump’s new faith-based initiative

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Trump’s faith-based initiative guts key protection

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A biblical answer to the $1 trillion problem of student debt

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